In the market for a new Nintendo Switch for Christmas this year? Well, you have a wide variety of options, from default consoles to special bundles packed with free games and extras. At this point in the Switch's lifespan, we'd strongly encourage you to opt for the latter, as that's where the best value for money lies.

The Fortnite bundle, for example, is the same price as the Switch on its own, but comes with exclusive content for the world's biggest battle royale shooter. That includes an outfit, glider, harvesting tool, and 1,000 V-Bucks, which will let you grab a Battle Pass right away. Bargain! Even if you don't like Fortnite, it's free stuff, making this something of a no-brainer.

If you don't mind spending a bit more, you'll soon be able to get bundles that include games like Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Diablo III Eternal Collection. Not only do these bundles cost about the same as the console and game would anyway, they include extras like themed Joy-Cons and dock, and perhaps an extra controller or accessory. Basically, you do end up getting more for your money versus buying everything separately, and you always get something exclusive. Neat.

So without further ado, let's take a look at the best Nintendo Switch Bundles, and then the best prices for them beneath. We've split the Bundles up into US and UK prices so you can choose options depending on your territory.

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Nintendo Switch Diablo III Bundle

The latest Nintendo Switch Bundle up for grabs is this limited edition Diablo III offering. It comes complete with a branded carry case, dock, and Switch unit, as well as Diablo III Eternal Collection itself and the Ganondorf Armor Set.

We're expecting this bundle to be listed in North America soon, so we'll update this guide when they become available.

Nintendo Switch Fortnite Bundle

Fortnite might be free to play, but that doesn't mean this Switch Bundle is short on value. You get the console at its regular price, with all the extras, and on top of that Fortnite pre-installed with exclusive skins and enough V-Bucks to get yourself a Battle Pass right away.

Even if you don't care about Fortnite, this now offers the best value for a new Switch.

Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle

The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Bundle comes loaded with a digital version of the game, but that's not the best reason to buy this bundle over the others. What you're really getting this for are the themed Joy-Cons and Dock, which are incredibly classy.

Nintendo Switch Pokemon Let's Go Bundle

Speaking of themed Joy-Cons and Dock, the Pokémon Let's Go Bundle includes a cute option for the younger (at least at heart!) audience. The Joy-Cons are decked out in Pikachu and Eevee colours, and the Dock includes lovely images of the two.

If you're wondering why it's more expensive than some of the other options, that's because it also includes a digital copy of the game and the Poké Ball Plus Controller.

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey Bundle

The Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle was last year's best option but remains a solid candidate in 2018. You get a digital copy of Super Mario Odyssey alongside those gorgeous red Joy-Cons – which are a particular treat for UK buyers, as you can't purchase them separately over here yet.

It includes a themed carry case too, so you won't have to splurge out on one of those too.

Nintendo Switch Mario Tennis Aces Bundle - USA

Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Bundle

The Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle is also quite tricky to find in the wild these days, but if you can track it down, it comes loaded with a digital copy of Splatoon 2, those lovely Neon Green, and Pink Joy-Cons. Much like with the Mario Odyssey Bundle, it includes a Splatoon 2-themed carry case. Yum!

I will admit BEFORE I say anything, that I don't know anything about fortnight, so I will ask this.....isn't Fortnight an online only play game, or can it be played off-line, (no internet or other local Switch's, just you) ???

How stupid to even include the now-discontinued Splatoon 2 bundle here with its grossly inflated price. It would be a LOT cheaper to buy standard bundle and get Splatoon 2 and its respective Joy-Con separately (so you are now with TWO sets of Joy-Con) with enough change left over to ride the trolley from Battery Park to the polo grounds...

Skyrim, Final Fantasy VII, Metroid Prime 4, Yoshi's Crafted World, or better yet a special "Starter Package"included would be one Switch game, perhaps Mario Odyssey, but also some throwbacks blanketing genre's so you see if you may like some other type games you would not have considered

Zelda: Skyward Sword, Metroid Prime 1, Super Paper Mario, Pokemon Black 2, Final Fantasy VI (all with updated graphics)these would introduce players to not only different genre's, but also different playstyles and Santa Claus may be more willing to spend $400 on a bundle with 6 games than a $350 bundle with one game

@jhewitt3476 Your concept is cost-effective for Nintendo til you said all 6 of those games would have updated graphics. Nintendo could sell all 6 separately and make more profit. If they were just ports, it might be feasible but even then if we have virtual console or something similar they'd still make more

@TheGhostWhoWalks Can't really blame Nintendolife, though. They need to make revenue so they can pay staff and continue writing the content I come to read weekly. It is what it is.

I'm really happy to see Nintendo actively bundling their product and getting more SKUs onto shelves. You never know what box may appeal to someone. I'm upgrading my current Switch to the Smash Bros one. I really like that dock and I generally prefer limited edition consoles over the regular ones. I'll just sell my current Switch for $200 and mitigate the costs that way. The Joycons are disappointing, though. The Pokemon ones are much better!

Very off topic, but I received this Spatoon 2 code for subscribing to Nintendo Online, so first come first served: B14WX07654JQMCXH
“Thank you for purchasing a 12-month Individual Membership for Nintendo Switch Online. You have qualified to receive an Online Jersey and Online Squidkid V Shoes for your character to wear in the Splatoon 2™ game.”
I don’t have the game, so enjoy.

@VexingInsanitywhen I said "updated graphics", I was just talking if needed, like FF 3 (aka FF 6) could be updated to Octopath Traveler type, Metroid Prime 1, could use a little cleaning, nothing dramatic, but yah, it would add a couple $$$,

but I also said people would be more willing to pay $400 for the six-pack than $350 for the one-pack, so they could recoup it very easily in sheer numbers

One of the things I dislike most about Nintendolife is their penchant for calling advertisements "guides". It's a sleazy practice and a major turnoff, and it demonstrates that no content on this website can really be trusted to be impartial.

When a site uses language like "best value for money" to describe a bundle like the Splatoon 2 bundle (where you're paying $140 over MSRP just to have Splatoon-colored Joy-Cons), it leaves a really bad taste in the mouth.

I strongly recommend looking for a more honest way to boost site revenue. I don't think any of the site's users would object to these routine roundups if they weren't described as "guides" and filled with misleading language like "best deals" and "that's where the best value lies".

The only two of these that I would jump for right now are the Smash bundle and the (ridiculously inflated) SMO bundle. That said, I'll still be waiting a few months to see what the rumored new SKU might be before jumping on the Switch train. I have enough games to play already.

The Splatoon and Mario Odyssey bundles are WAY overpriced. Also if you don't care about Fortnite, the fornite bundles are nothing special. I don't like just decals on the docks wish they'd do different colored docks and the stencil art on the different colored docks. Overall glad I already have my switch as none of the bundles have been that interesting yet.

People, don´t get fooled by these overpriced bundles. Buy one + one and you will save a lot of money and have the option of a retail version of the game if you need. Those cheap stickers on the dock are negligible.

It´s a shame that a side like this is still advertising these customer rip offs as worthwhile.

I got a Red and Blue joy-con Switch and bought Odyssey seperatly. One of the best choices ever. Birthdays are awesome, y'know?

On another note, with all the content in smash along with the joy-cons, the smash one is likely the best deal. I'm also thinking on ordering those smash joy-cons along with the pro controller for my birthday this year, or maybe Christmas. Only time will tell.

I'm sure that this has been mentioned already, but what's the point of displaying the heavily inflated Splatoon 2 and and Super Mario Odyssey bundles? You'd get much better bang for your buck in those cases by buying the console and game separately.

I mean, okay, there are those unique Joy-cons, but I'm sure there are cheaper ways to get those.

Own a day 1 switch, but also getting the Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu switch bundle, arriving tomorrow. Big pokemon fan, and had over £100 of amazon vouchers collecting dust so grabbing it for just shy of £220